km/L to MPG (US) Converter

Convert km per liter to MPG.

km/L → MPG (US)

Enter a value in km/L1 km/L = 2.35215 MPG (US)
km/L

Decimals supported.

Result

MPG (US)

Enter a value to convert km/L to MPG (US).

How to convert km/L to MPG (US)?

km/L is metric fuel economy. MPG (US) is commonly used in the United States. Using US gallons:

  • 1 km = 0.621371 miles
  • 1 liter = 0.264172 US gallons

This leads to a convenient factor:

  • 1 km/L ≈ 2.35215 MPG (US)

To convert km/L to MPG (US), multiply by 2.35215.

Formula: MPG (US) = km/L × 2.35215

Step-by-Step Calculation

  1. 1
    Take the value in km/L (e.g., 15).
  2. 2
    Multiply by 2.35215.
  3. 3
    The result is the value in MPG (US). (Example: 15 × 2.35215 ≈ 35.2823 MPG).

How to use this converter?

Enter km/L and instantly get US MPG—useful when comparing mileage with US-based car ratings.

Tip: Confirm the MPG type

This converter outputs MPG (US). UK/imperial MPG uses a different gallon size and will give different numbers.

Common km/L to MPG Conversions

km/L InputMPG (US) Result
5 km/L11.7608 MPG
8 km/L18.8172 MPG
10 km/L23.5215 MPG
12 km/L28.2258 MPG
14 km/L32.93 MPG
15 km/L35.2823 MPG
18 km/L42.3387 MPG
20 km/L47.043 MPG
25 km/L58.8038 MPG
30 km/L70.5645 MPG

Frequently Asked Questions

Q

How do I convert km/L to MPG?

Multiply km/L by 2.35215 to get MPG (US).

Q

What is 15 km/L in MPG?

15 km/L is about 35.2823 MPG (US).

Q

What is 20 km/L in MPG?

20 km/L is about 47.043 MPG (US).

Q

Is this US MPG or UK MPG?

This converter uses US MPG.

Q

Why is MPG higher than km/L?

Because MPG measures miles per gallon, and a gallon contains multiple liters, so the scale is different.